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a brain injury caused by a blow to the head
In more detail
1. (noun) a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a blow to the head
2. (noun) the effect of a violent impact or shock
Examples
- 1. He suffered a concussion after falling off his bike and hitting his head.
- 2. The concussion from the explosion shattered windows throughout the neighborhood.
How to use concussion
Concussion is used primarily in medical and sports contexts to describe injury from a blow to the head that disrupts normal brain function, often causing temporary unconsciousness or cognitive effects. It can also refer more broadly to the shock or effect of a violent impact. The medical sense has become increasingly prominent in discussions of sports safety and head injuries.
Common phrases
- suffer a concussion
- sustain a concussion
- concussion protocol
- repeat concussion
- mild concussion
- diagnosed with a concussion
Synonyms
head injury · impact trauma · shock · jarring blow · violent collision
Word family
concuss (verb) · concussed (adjective) · concussive (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners often assume concussion always involves loss of consciousness, but modern medical understanding recognizes that concussions can occur without any period of unconsciousness.
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